1 Kings 22:26 And the king of Israel declared, "Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son,

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New International Version
The king of Israel then ordered, “Take Micaiah and send him back to Amon the ruler of the city and to Joash the king’s son

New Living Translation
“Arrest him!” the king of Israel ordered. “Take him back to Amon, the governor of the city, and to my son Joash.

English Standard Version
And the king of Israel said, “Seize Micaiah, and take him back to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,

Berean Standard Bible
And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,

King James Bible
And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;

New King James Version
So the king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah, and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son;

New American Standard Bible
Then the king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king’s son;

NASB 1995
Then the king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son;

NASB 1977
Then the king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son;

Legacy Standard Bible
Then the king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the commander of the city and to Joash the king’s son;

Amplified Bible
Then the king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Joash, the king’s son,

Christian Standard Bible
Then the king of Israel ordered, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Joash, the king’s son,

Holman Christian Standard Bible
Then the king of Israel ordered, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Joash, the king’s son,

American Standard Version
And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;

Contemporary English Version
Ahab shouted, "Arrest Micaiah! Take him to Prince Joash and Governor Amon of Samaria.

English Revised Version
And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
The king of Israel then said, "Send Micaiah back to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Joash, the prince.

Good News Translation
Then King Ahab ordered one of his officers, "Arrest Micaiah and take him to Amon, the governor of the city, and to Prince Joash.

International Standard Version
Then the king of Israel ordered, "Take Micaiah and place him in the custody of Amon, the city governor. Hand him over to Joash, the king's son.

Majority Standard Bible
And the king of Israel declared, ?Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king?s son,

NET Bible
Then the king of Israel said, "Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the city official and Joash the king's son.

New Heart English Bible
The king of Israel said, "Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son.

Webster's Bible Translation
And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;

World English Bible
The king of Israel said, “Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son.

Literal Translations

Literal Standard Version
And the king of Israel says, “Take Micaiah, and turn him back to Amon head of the city, and to Joash son of the king,

Young's Literal Translation
And the king of Israel saith, 'Take Micaiah, and turn him back unto Amon head of the city, and unto Joash son of the king,

Smith's Literal Translation
And the king of Israel will say, Take Micaiah and turn him back to Amon, chief of the city, and to Joash son of the king.

Catholic Translations

Douay-Rheims Bible
And the king of Israel said: Take Micheas, and let him abide with Ammon the governor of the city, and with Joas the son of Amalech.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And the king of Israel said: “Take Micaiah, and let him dwell with Amon, the ruler of the city, and with Joash, the son of Amalech.

New American Bible
The king of Israel then said, “Seize Micaiah and take him back to Amon, prefect of the city, and to Joash, the king’s son,

New Revised Standard Version
The king of Israel then ordered, “Take Micaiah, and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son,

Translations from Aramaic

Lamsa Bible
Then the king of Israel said, Take Micah and deliver him to Arnon the governor of the city and to Joash the king's son;

Peshitta Holy Bible Translated
And the King of Israel said: “Take Mika and hand him to Amon the Governor of the city and to Yoash son of the King!

OT Translations

JPS Tanakh 1917
And the king of Israel said: 'Take Micaiah, and carry him back unto Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;

Brenton Septuagint Translation
And the king of Israel said, Take Michaias, and convey him away to Semer the keeper of the city;

Additional Translations ...

Audio Bible

Context

Micaiah Prophesies Against Ahab
…25Micaiah replied, “You will soon see, on that day when you go and hide in an inner room.” 26And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son, 27and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’ ”…

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Cross References

2 Chronicles 18:25-26
And the king of Israel declared, “Take Micaiah and return him to Amon the governor of the city and to Joash the king’s son, / and tell them that this is what the king says: ‘Put this man in prison and feed him only bread and water until I return safely.’”

Jeremiah 38:6
So they took Jeremiah and dropped him into the cistern of Malchiah, the king’s son, which was in the courtyard of the guard. They lowered Jeremiah with ropes into the cistern, which had no water but only mud, and Jeremiah sank down into the mud.

Jeremiah 37:15-16
The officials were angry with Jeremiah, and they beat him and placed him in jail in the house of Jonathan the scribe, for it had been made into a prison. / So Jeremiah went into a cell in the dungeon and remained there a long time.

Matthew 27:2
They bound Him, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate the governor.

Mark 15:1
Early in the morning, the chief priests, elders, scribes, and the whole Sanhedrin devised a plan. They bound Jesus, led Him away, and handed Him over to Pilate.

Luke 23:1
Then the whole council rose and led Jesus away to Pilate.

John 18:28
Then they led Jesus away from Caiaphas into the Praetorium. By now it was early morning, and the Jews did not enter the Praetorium, to avoid being defiled and unable to eat the Passover.

Acts 4:3
They seized Peter and John, and because it was evening, they put them in custody until the next day.

Acts 5:18
and arrested the apostles and put them in the public jail.

Acts 12:4
He arrested him and put him in prison, handing him over to be guarded by four squads of four soldiers each. Herod intended to bring him out to the people after the Passover.

Acts 16:23-24
And after striking them with many blows, they threw them into prison and ordered the jailer to guard them securely. / On receiving this order, he placed them in the inner cell and fastened their feet in the stocks.

Acts 22:24
the commander ordered that Paul be brought into the barracks. He directed that Paul be flogged and interrogated to determine the reason for this outcry against him.

Acts 24:23
He ordered the centurion to keep Paul under guard, but to allow him some freedom and permit his friends to minister to his needs.

Acts 28:16
When we arrived in Rome, Paul was permitted to stay by himself, with a soldier to guard him.

Genesis 39:20
So Joseph’s master took him and had him thrown into the prison where the king’s prisoners were confined. While Joseph was there in the prison,

Treasury of Scripture

And the king of Israel said, Take Micaiah, and carry him back to Amon the governor of the city, and to Joash the king's son;

carry him back

1 Kings 22:9
Then the king of Israel called an officer, and said, Hasten hither Micaiah the son of Imlah.

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1 Kings 22

1. Ahab, seduced by false prophets, by Michaiah's word, is slain at Ramoth Gilead
37. The dogs lick up his blood, and Ahaziah succeeds him
41. Jehoshaphat's good reign
45. His acts
46. Jehoram succeeds him
51. Ahaziah's evil reign

Berean Study Bible

And the king of Israel declared
This phrase introduces us to the authority and power of the king of Israel, who at this time is Ahab. The Hebrew word for "declared" is "אָמַר" (amar), which is often used to denote a command or authoritative statement. Ahab's declaration is not merely a suggestion but a royal decree, reflecting the absolute power kings held in ancient Israel. Historically, kings were seen as God's appointed rulers, and their words carried significant weight, often determining the fate of individuals and nations.

Take Micaiah
Micaiah is a prophet of the Lord, known for speaking the truth, regardless of the consequences. The Hebrew name "מִיכָיָהוּ" (Mikayahu) means "Who is like Yahweh?" This name itself is a testament to Micaiah's role as a true prophet who stands in contrast to the false prophets who seek to please the king rather than God. The command to "take" him indicates a forceful action, suggesting that Micaiah is being seized against his will, highlighting the tension between the prophet and the king.

and return him
The phrase "return him" implies that Micaiah is being sent back to a place he has been before, likely a prison or place of confinement. This reflects the ongoing conflict between Micaiah and Ahab, as Micaiah's prophecies often contradicted the desires of the king. The act of returning him underscores the rejection of God's message by Ahab, who chooses to ignore divine warnings.

to Amon the governor of the city
Amon, whose name means "faithful" or "trustworthy," is the governor of the city, a position of significant authority and responsibility. The term "governor" in Hebrew is "שַׂר" (sar), indicating a leader or prince. Amon's role would have been to maintain order and enforce the king's decrees within the city. This highlights the structured hierarchy within the kingdom, where the king's orders are executed by trusted officials.

and to Joash the king’s son
Joash, meaning "Yahweh has given," is identified as the king's son, suggesting a position of influence and potential succession. The mention of Joash in this context may indicate his involvement in the administration of justice or governance, reflecting the dynastic nature of kingship in Israel. This familial connection underscores the intertwining of political and familial lines in the governance of the kingdom.

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers

(26) Joash the king's son, of whom we know nothing hereafter, is apparently entrusted (like the seventy sons of 2Kings 10:1) to the charge of the governor of the city, perhaps in theory left in command of Samaria with him.

Pulpit Commentary

Verse 26. - And the king of Israel said, Take [Sing. Take thou. This command was probably addressed to the eunuch mentioned in ver. 9] Micaiah and carry him back [Heb. make him return. This shows clearly that he had come from prison] unto Amon the governor [שַׂר chief; same word in 1 Kings 4:2; 1 Kings 11:24; 1 Kings 16:9; Genesis 37:36; Genesis 40:9, 22, etc. The "chief of the city" is also mentioned 2 Kings 23:8; cf. Nehemiah 11:9] of the city [who would naturally have charge of the town prison. Probably the prison was in his house. Cf. Genesis 40:3; Jeremiah 37:20], and to Joash the king's son. [Thenius supposes that this prince had been entrusted to Amon for his military education, and refers to 2 Kings 10:1. But in that case he would hardly have been mentioned as associated with him in the charge of so important a prisoner. Whoever Joash was, he was a man in authority. It is curious that we find another prophet, Jeremiah, put into the prison of Malchiah, the son of the king (A.V. the son of Hammelech; same expression as here), Jeremiah 38:6; cf. 36:26. Some have seen in this designation a name of office, and Bahr thinks that "Joash was not probably a son of Ahab, but a prince of the blood." But when we remember what a number of sons Ahab had (2 Kings 10:1), no valid reason can be assigned why Joash should not have been one of them. He may have been billeted upon Amon, and yet associated with him in the government of the city.]

Parallel Commentaries ...

Hebrew

And the king
מֶ֣לֶךְ (me·leḵ)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 4428: A king

of Israel
יִשְׂרָאֵ֔ל (yiś·rā·’êl)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3478: Israel -- 'God strives', another name of Jacob and his desc

declared,
וַיֹּ֙אמֶר֙ (way·yō·mer)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Qal - Consecutive imperfect - third person masculine singular
Strong's 559: To utter, say

“Take
קַ֚ח (qaḥ)
Verb - Qal - Imperative - masculine singular
Strong's 3947: To take

Micaiah
מִיכָ֔יְהוּ (mî·ḵā·yə·hū)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 4321: Micaiah -- 'Who is like Yah?' three Israelites

and return
וַהֲשִׁיבֵ֖הוּ (wa·hă·šî·ḇê·hū)
Conjunctive waw | Verb - Hifil - Imperative - masculine singular | third person masculine singular
Strong's 7725: To turn back, in, to retreat, again

him to
אֶל־ (’el-)
Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Amon
אָמֹ֣ן (’ā·mōn)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 526: Amon -- 'masterworkman', three Israelites

the governor
שַׂר־ (śar-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 8269: Chieftain, chief, ruler, official, captain, prince

of the city
הָעִ֑יר (hā·‘îr)
Article | Noun - feminine singular
Strong's 5892: Excitement

and to
וְאֶל־ (wə·’el-)
Conjunctive waw | Preposition
Strong's 413: Near, with, among, to

Joash
יוֹאָ֖שׁ (yō·w·’āš)
Noun - proper - masculine singular
Strong's 3101: Joash

the king’s
הַמֶּֽלֶךְ׃ (ham·me·leḵ)
Article | Noun - masculine singular
Strong's 4428: A king

son,
בֶּן־ (ben-)
Noun - masculine singular construct
Strong's 1121: A son

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OT History: 1 Kings 22:26 The king of Israel said Take Micaiah (1Ki iKi i Ki 1 Kg 1kg)